Compare: Porsche 959 1987 Coupe 450 Hp

General information

Brand

Porsche

Model

959

Generation

959

Modification (Engine)

2.8 (450 Hp) AWD

Start of production

1987 year

End of production

1988 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.3-10.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

3.9 sec

Maximum speed

315 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque

500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

7600 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

959.50

Engine displacement

2850 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

95 mm

Piston Stroke

67 mm

Compression ratio

8.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Twin-Turbo

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

12.5 l

Coolant

25 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1450 kg

Max. weight

1940 kg

Fuel tank capacity

84 l

Dimensions

Length

4260 mm

Width

1840 mm

Height

1280 mm

Wheelbase

2300 mm

Front track

1504 mm

Rear (Back) track

1550 mm

Front overhang

900 mm

Rear overhang

1060 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

120-180 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.1 m

Approach angle

12°

Departure angle

16°

Climb angle

44.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17